Nortek AB 175E User manual

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AIRBLOC AB RANGE
ELECTRIC AIR CURTAIN
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
INDEX Section
General Information --------------------------------------------------------1
Dimensions --------------------------------------------------------------------2
Technical Specifications ----------------------------------------------------3
Installation Details -----------------------------------------------------------4
Wiring Details ----------------------------------------------------------------5
Servicing ----------------------------------------------------------------------6
Parts Replacement ----------------------------------------------------------7
Spare Parts --------------------------------------------------------------------8
Fault Finding -----------------------------------------------------------------9
User Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------- 10
WARNINGS
1 This appliance must only be installed by a competent person in accordance with the requirements of
the Codes of Practice or the rules in force.
2 All external wiring MUST comply with the current IEE wiring regulations.
3 Warning this appliance must be earthed. Part No. 702105
Nortek Global HVAC (UK) Limited, Fens Pool Avenue, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1QA

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1. General Information.
Welcome to the new Airbloc AB electric air
curtain models. Local regulations may vary in
the country of use and it is the installers
responsibility to ensure that such regulations are
satisfied.
All installation, assembly, commissioning and
service procedures must be carried out by
suitably qualified competent persons to the
statutory regulations in the country of use.
When assembling, installing, commissioning and
servicing is undertaken on the air curtains is
required to ensure that working at height
regulations are adhered to at the mounting
heights specified.
All dimensions shown are in mm unless
otherwise stated.
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter
specifications without prior notice.
PLEASE READ this document prior to
installation to familiarise yourself with the
components and tools you require at the
various stages.
The primary reason for installing an air curtain is
to prevent the influx of cold outside air through a
door opening into a heated area. Typical
applications include large despatch bay doors in
factories and warehouses, and internal doors
between areas of different temperatures. Wider
door openings can be accommodated by bolting
two or more units together.
Air curtains control the internal climate by
emitting an air stream with enough velocity to
meet the floor so creating an air barrier in the
door area. To prevent the ingress of outside
draughts, the discharge louvre is angled
outwards, so that the air leaving the building
meets the wind trying to enter, thus deflecting it.
(See diagrams below).
Airbloc air curtains provide uniform air
distribution across the full width of the door,
keeping heated or conditioned air inside the
building and stopping the ingress of cold air,
draughts, and dust.
This manual provides detailed information on
the installation of Airbloc AB electric air
curtains. It is essential that these products are
installed in accordance with these
manufacturers instructions.
Without air curtain With air curtain
Pattern of airflow

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2. Dimensions.
Diagram 1: Dimensions
FRONT VIEW PLAN VIEW
R/H VIEW

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3. Technical Specifications.
Air curtain model
AB 175E AB 225E
Air distribution fans
Type Centrifugal (with integral thermal trip)
Speeds 3
No. of fans 3 4
Maximum air volume 9600m3/hr 12800m3/hr
Voltage 230V 1PH 50Hz
Power rating (per fan) 1140 W
Current (per fan) 5.2A (FLC)
Start current (per fan) 12A
Power
Elements 18kW 24kW
Total power consumption 21.42kW 30.56kW
Temperature rise (∆T)
High speed 9.7°C 7.28°C
Low speed 13.86°C 10.39°C
WARNING:
THIS AIR CURTAIN SHOULD NOT BE
INSTALLED WHERE THERE IS A
CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

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Gap to be kept to a
minimum
3m minimum
Bottom of air
curtain to be
level with top of
door opening
4. Installation Details.
Health and Safety
Due account should be taken of any obligations
arising from the Health and Safety at Work Act
1974 or relevant codes of practice. In addition
the installation must be carried out in
accordance with the current IEE wiring
regulations and any other relevant British
Standards and Codes of Practice by a qualified
installer. Isolate all electrical supplies to the
heater & control panel before proceeding.
For your own safety we recommend the use of
personal protective equipment when handling
this air curtain.
Airbloc electric air curtains are supplied with
mounting brackets pre-fitted, and can be mount-
ed either as single units, or in multiples, which
can be bolted together to suit various door
widths.
The minimum mounting height is 3 metres (See
diagram 2 below).
4.1
Each single air curtain should be supported by
cantilever brackets (not supplied) then fixed
back to the building structure by bolting directly
using suitable support brackets, or by
suspending from above using suitable
steelwork. (See diagram 3, page 6).
4.2
Multiple air curtains should be bolted together
using 3 off M10 set pins, nuts and washers fitted
through the holes provided in the mounting
brackets, then suitable support channels (not
supplied) must be fixed on top of the factory
fitted brackets along the full length of the
assembled air curtains to spread the load.
The assembly can now be fixed back to the
building structure by bolting directly using
suitable support brackets, or suspending from
above using steelwork. (See diagram 4 page 6).
If required, the support channel may be
extended slightly past the ends of the air
curtains to aid fixing.
Note: Where multiple air curtains are fitted
above up and over doors or where central
support is inappropriate, the support
channel should be replaced with channels of a
greater cross section to prevent the assembly
from bending.
4.3 Mounting.
It may be necessary to adjust the position of the
air outlet louvres to provide the correct airflow
across the door opening. This can be done by
first loosening the four locking pins located two
at each end of the louvres (arrowed, Fig. A),
then loosening the intermediate locking Allen
pins (arrowed, Fig. B). The louvres can now be
moved to the desired position and the locking
pins re-tightened.
Note: The AB 225 model has two pairs of
intermediate locking Allen pins, whereas the
AB 175 model only has one pair.
Fig. A
Locking pins
Diagram 2.
Locking Allen pins
Fig. B
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Diagram 3: Mounting method (single air curtain)
Cantilever brackets
(not supplied)
FRONT VIEW (SINGLE AIR CURTAIN)
Diagram 4: Support channel (multiple air curtains)
Typical support channels
Air curtain 1 Air curtain 2
PLAN VIEW (TWIN AIR CURTAINS)
Factory fitted brackets
Support points
4. Installation Details cont.
Factory fitted
mounting brackets
WARNING:
THIS AIR CURTAIN SHOULD NOT BE
INSTALLED WHERE THERE IS A
CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

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5.2 Control panel.
The panel incorporates an on/off selector switch,
a high/low fan speed selector switch, and a heat
on/off selector switch.
Panel operation is described in section 10 of this
manual (user instructions).
A customer specific control panel wiring
diagram will be supplied within each air
curtain control panel.
5. Wiring Details.

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6. Servicing.
These appliances should be serviced annually by a competent person to ensure safe and
efficient operation. In exceptionally dusty or polluted conditions more frequent
servicing may be required. The manufacturer offers a maintenance service. Details available
on request. Isolate electricity supplies before commencing any work.
Cross point
screwdriver
6.1 Tools required.
The following tools and equipment are
recommended to complete the tasks laid out in
this manual.
Suitable alternative tools may be used.
Small flat head
screwdriver
Allen key set Adjustable
spanner
10mm spanner
13mm spanner
Soft
brush
6.2 Air outlet louvres.
The air outlet louvres should be cleaned with a
soft brush. Check that the louvres are set to the
required angle. (See Figs. A/B on page 5 for
setting procedure).
6.3 Air distribution fans.
The air distribution fans can be accessed by
opening the fan access lid as described in
section 7.1 Fig.2.
Clean off any dust or deposits with a soft brush
paying particular attention to the impeller. Check
that the impeller spins freely, and that there is
no play in the fan bearings.
The fan(s) can be removed, if necessary, as
described in section 7.1.
6.4 Elements
Remove element housing as described in
section 7 (parts replacement). Clean off any
dust or deposits with a soft brush.
Visually inspect element coils for signs of
discolouration, burning, sagging etc.
6.5 Electrical.
Isolate electricity supplies before
commencing any work.
Check condition and tightness of all terminations
in control panel.
Remove the fan/elements terminal box cover
located on top of the air curtain (Fig.1), and
repeat above procedure for the fan/elements
terminations.
Check that the plug/socket connection to each
fan (inside the unit) is tight and that the cable is
in good condition. Switch control panel on and
check air curtain operation in each selector
switch position (heat on/off, low//high speed).
Fig.1

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All servicing/maintenance work on this air
curtain should be carried out by suitably
qualified person. Before commencing any work
please ensure that the electricity supplies are
turned off.
7.0 Tools required.
7.1 Air distribution fans.
The air distribution fans can be accessed by
removing the three screws along the bottom
edge of the air inlet grille (Fig.2), and the
retaining screws securing the hinged lid on the
underside of the air curtain next to the louvres
( Fig.3).
7. Parts Replacement.
Fig.5
Fan closure plate
Fan outlet
Fig.3
Fig.4
Fig.6
Fan closure plate
Fan outlet
The lid can now be hinged down to access the
fans as shown in Fig.4.
7.1.1 Fan closure plate
Before individual fans can be removed it will be
necessary to remove the fan closure plate.
Remove the retaining screws around the
perimeter of the plate. (See Figs.5/6) The plate
can now be removed.
Fig.2
Allen key set Adjustable
spanner
Cross point
screwdriver
10mm spanner 13mm spanner

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7. Parts Replacement cont.
Fig.7
Fig.8
Fig.9
Fig.9 shows single air distribution fan in
isolation for clarity.
7.1.2 Fan removal
Identify the feed cable for the fan requiring
removal and disconnect it from its cable mount-
ed plug/socket. (See Fig.7 )
The four bolts securing the fan can now be
removed as shown in Fig.8, and the fan
removed from the air curtain downwards.
CAUTION: these fan units are heavy.
7.2 Heating element removal (see Diagram 7)
7.2.1 To gain access to the elements first
remove the 9 screws (A) retaining the element
housing.
A
A
B
B
C
Diagram 7